Jess Parrish Medical Foundation and Parrish Medical Center Auxiliary Award Scholarships for Study in Healthcare and Medicine

TITUSVILLE, FLA. (May 16, 2022) — Jess Parrish Medical Foundation (JPMF) and Parrish Medical Center (PMC) Auxiliary awarded $22,500 in scholarships to 18 outstanding college students and graduating high school seniors that distinguished themselves through passionate dedication to their communities and a pursuit of studies in the fields of medicine or healthcare. Since 1990, JPMF has awarded more than $475,000 to deserving students.

This year’s scholarship winners include, from Astronaut High School, Shamere Harvey, Jonna-Marie Kirk, Alexis Mills, Isabella Padgett, Taylor Rendina, and Brenna Row; Merritt Island Christian School awardee Sydney VanHorn; and Space Coast Junior/Senior High School recipient ShaMar Washington.

College students awarded scholarships include, Cindy Sluka, Daytona State College; Maryah McCarthy and Kayla Ouellette from Eastern Florida State College; Brooke Kelleher, Florida Gulf Coast University; Kenzington Allender and Sarah Lee Curtis, Florida State University; Julia Simonsen, University of Central Florida; Paige Murrill, University of Florida; Gabriella Lloyd, University of North Carolina; and Joshalyn Butler from the University of North Florida.

Scholarship committee chair Barbara Terhune led the committee through the process of evaluating applicants in the areas of academic performance, awards and honors, extracurricular activities, leadership, community service and work experience, recommendation letters, application essay and PMC/JPMF affiliation.

“The Foundation is honored to support such well-deserving and exceptional students. Our congratulations to all the awardees as they take the next step forward in their academic careers and lead the next generation in shaping the future of healthcare,” said Matthew Morak, JPMF Director. “I would also like to extend heartfelt thanks to Dr. Philip Simpson, Barbara and Terry Terhune, and Bill and Rachel Terry for their generous scholarship gifts which allowed for additional students to be awarded.”

Committee members include Santi Bulnes; Deborah Cox; Terry Lee; Josh Norris; Howard Rinker, DDS; Natalie Sellers; Philip Simpson, PhD; and Barbara Terhune, committee chair.

JPMF is investing in the future by awarding medical scholarships to residents in North Brevard County who are pursuing careers that one day will provide healing to our community. To learn more about JPMF/PMC scholarships, visit www.parrishmedfoundation.com/scholarships.